Spirit Island: Nature Incarnate

In the depths of Spirit Island, the Spirits of the place manifest with renewed force. "Spirit Island: Nature Incarnate" brings to life eight new Spirits, each representing unique manifestations of nature, from mysterious life forms to manifestations of elemental forces. As the colonizers advance, trying to subjugate the land and the Dahan, desperation and resilience echo far and wide. The ancient Spirits awaken, but now there are also new allies among them. These Spirits are more than protectors - they are incarnations of nature itself, capable of creating, transforming and destroying with the power of their environment. With twenty new aspects to explore, players will discover new strategies and ways of interacting with the island and its inhabitants. Each choice can alter the course of the battle against the invaders, who are becoming ever more audacious as they try to dominate a world that cannot be dominated. The battle is not just for the survival of the island, but for the very essence of what it means to be part of nature. Get ready for an epic showdown, where the Spirits are not just legends, but vibrant forces that shape reality. In Spirit Island: Nature Incarnate, nature rises like never before, and true power is revealed.

Age 13 + 120 min 1 to 6 players

Artists: Agnieszka Dabrowiecka; Katherine Guevara

Designers: R. Eric Reuss;

Date: 2023

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Mechanics: Hand Management, Influence / Majority in the Area, Players with Different Skills, Modular tray

Topics: Fantasy, Mythology

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

How to play Spirit Island: Nature Incarnate

In "Spirit Island: Nature Incarnate", each player takes on the role of a Spirit trying to protect their island from invading forces. The aim is to defend the island, spread presence and destroy invaders.

Each round is divided into phases: Spirit, Prodigy, Exploration, Construction and Destruction. In the Spirit phase, recover cards, increase your presence on the board and obtain energy. During the Prodigy phase, play power cards that help you achieve your goals.

The spirits have different powers, represented by letters. Use them strategically to maximize damage to the invaders and support the native inhabitants, the Dahan. Understand your Spirit's abilities and synergize with the powers of the other players.

Pay attention to explorers, cities and towns. Concentrate on eliminating buildings, as they generate more threat. Balance defensive and offensive development, and adapt your strategy according to what unfolds on the board.

Manage your resources well. Energy is crucial for using power cards, so increase it effectively. Plan your actions in advance, taking into account fast and slow cards and the chain effects that can arise.

Monitoring the disposition of fear in the game is vital, as higher levels of fear change the victory conditions and affect the invaders, making it easier for you to protect the island. Coordinate with other players to spread fear among the enemies.

Main objective

The main objective of the game "Spirit Island: Nature Incarnate" is to protect a mystical island from invading colonization by taking on the role of nature spirits with unique powers. Players work cooperatively to drive out the invaders, using skills to spread fear and devastation among the enemy forces, while supporting and strengthening the local inhabitants, the Dahan. Success depends on balancing the destruction of colonial presences with the strategic deployment of spiritual powers to ensure the survival and health of the island.

Tips for playing Spirit Island: Nature Incarnate

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Spirit Island: Nature Incarnate:

  • Get to know the powers of each Spirit to make effective combinations against the invaders.
  • Prioritize the control of areas before invaders become established; prevention is better than cure.
  • Exploiting synergies between friendly spirits can turn the game in your favor in spectacular fashion.
  • Act quickly in the first few rounds to weaken the explorers before they get too powerful.
  • Be adaptable; each session of the game may require different strategies based on the initial board.
  • Consider the right timing to use greater powers that require accumulated element cards.
  • Keep a close eye on scenario-specific victory conditions to stay focused on your goals.
  • Use your points of presence to ensure mobility and flexibility during the game.
  • Keep an eye on the Fear cards to unlock valuable skills and gain advantages.

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Mechanics of Spirit Island: Nature Incarnate

  • Hand Management: In Spirit Island: Nature Incarnate, players control nature spirits defending the island from invaders. Each player has a set of specific power cards that represent the Spirit's unique abilities. Effective management of these cards is crucial, as they determine the actions available each turn. Players must balance between playing cards and saving them for future use, considering energy costs and the synergy between powers to maximize their effectiveness in defending the island.
  • Influence / Majority in the Area: The presence of the Spirits is represented by Presence Tokens on the board. These tokens are vital for expanding the Spirits' influence across the island, determining where players can perform their actions and play their power cards. Presence also directly affects the strength of the Spirits' powers, with more tokens leading to an increase in their defensive and offensive capabilities. The strategic positioning of presence tokens is crucial for containing the advance of invaders, clearing areas and joining forces with other Spirits.
  • Players with Different Skills: Each Spirit in Spirit Island: Nature Incarnate has a distinct set of skills and a unique style of play. This diversity forces players to adopt different strategies adapted to their specific Spirit. For example, some Spirits are more oriented towards defense and area control, while others focus on directly attacking the invaders or supporting their allies. Cooperation between Spirits of varying abilities is key to stopping the invaders, requiring synergy and efficient collective planning.
  • Modular tray: Spirit Island's board is made up of modular hexagonal tiles that can be rearranged to create different maps for each game. This ensures high replayability, with each configuration presenting new challenges and strategic opportunities. Players must adapt their tactics based on the layout of the terrain, the presence of different types of territories, and the location of game objects such as the invaders' villages and cities. The modular board pieces also allow for difficulty scaling and adjustments according to the number of players.

Game components Spirit Island: Nature Incarnate

See all the items in the game below Spirit Island: Nature Incarnate:

  • Gods of Nature
  • Spirit Boards
  • Power Markers
  • Summoning Cards
  • Spirit plays
  • Territórios
  • Playing Cards
  • Damage chips
  • Elements of Nature

Additional Information

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